Weekend of January 8, 2023

Epiphany of the Lord

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open this weekend's bulletin

Read the Pastor's Corner,

Fr. Ken's message,

Word in Your Heart & more.

Eternal Father, we continue to lift up families in our community who are suffering. We thank you for Your people who minister to these families in their need, so they see the love of Christ in action. We pray they feel Your comfort and peace. Amen.

Mass Intention

Offerings

If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member or friend, or a deceased loved one, please contact the church office at 513-321-1207 ext. 8100 or cbrigger@smshp.com. We will send a personalized Mass card to the intended recipient or their family.  We kindly ask for a $5 offering. Thank you.

St. Vincent DePaul

SVDP Food Drive NEXT weekend, January 14 & 15. Non-perishable food and baby Items will be collected in the vestibule. Thank you for your support.

Save the Date:

Lenten Mission 2023

• Speaker: Fr. Larry Richards
• Date: February 27, 28, March 1, 2
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: St. Cecilia Church

A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, retreat master, and author, Father Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life’s most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner-city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor, and an evangelist. Father Larry Richards has directed hundreds of Retreats, Parish Missions, and Conferences for young and old alike. His inspirational talks and presentations, always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds, and lives of millions of listeners worldwide. Some of his most popular talks are The Truth, Confession, The Mass Explained, Knowing God’s will, Prayer, Living in the Holy Spirit, and Be a Man. We pray you will join us for this life-changing Lenten mission.

Hear from and learn more about Fr. Larry Richards...click below...

Friends and Fellow Parishioners of the Eastside Family,

I want to begin by thanking you again for the opportunity to introduce myself and speak with you all this past Sunday after the 10:30 am Mass. I'm looking forward to continuing to grow in our relationship with each of you and discovering the new and exciting ways we can grow in love and service of our Lord through our family of parishes.

As I mentioned this past Sunday, for months now, in this role, I've been engaging in intentional conversations to unearth the deepest desires and longings of our community, specifically with our young adults. I've asked questions such as, "Where are there gaps in how we are serving our growing list of faith-filled members?" and "Where have we never gone that, perhaps, we should?" Additionally, I've been able to reflect on my experiences since joining this family of parishes three years ago.

These reflections, conversations, honest surveys, and prayers have led to many discoveries. The first that we will address this year is that we are a community that takes seriously the discernment and embracing of our vocations. For many, this involves feeling a particular call to married life, which is why we will be launching a new ministry that seeks to take a more intentional approach to cultivate this vocation here on the Eastside. 

Coming in February 2023, The Eastside Family of Parishes is proud to present our brand-new ministry, The Commission of St. Louis and Zelie! Currently open to all couples currently engaged or married within the last four years, "The Commission" will be an exciting opportunity to engage in ongoing marital formation, prayer, community with other couples, and mentorship from seasoned veterans. Meetings will combine dinner (with couples rotating who hosts), prayer, and discussion of the book The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful on a monthly basis with a small group. More details can be found on our website, and registration is currently live! Signups are due by World Marriage Day, February 12th, and our kick-off event will be the evening of Saturday, February 25th.

https://eastsidefaith.org/commission-of-st-louis-and-zelie

Please note that this is just phase one of this endeavor: we fully intend to open this ministry to all married couples once we get started! In the meantime, if you are interested, we invite you and your spouse to offer your wisdom and support as a mentor couple, and we hope to open phase two sometime this summer!

In this new year, I invite you to join us on this journey of pursuing sainthood through holy marriages. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Marta Misleh if you have any questions as we move forward, and we hope you have a wonderful start to your 2023!

In Christ through Mary,

Haley Wolfe / hwolfe@eastsideregion.org

Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry

Dear 65+ Parishioners,

Let’s Get Connected! EPIC offers a hands-on, in-person connection which is vital to our well-being. Isolation, loneliness, and lack of social interaction cause seniors to become withdrawn and depressed. Your St. Mary EPIC group offers an easy, monthly way to connect with other senior parishioners and your parish community. You can enjoy activities, programs, entertainment, dining, and conversation in a familiar, safe environment. We also open two events each year to include family, friends, and all parishioners to mix and be a part of the larger community!

Intergenerational events are such a great way to remain in touch. There is so much talent in our parish, and people are so willing to share that with us. Did you know that we have been entertained by our very own Paul Chiappone and his music group? We have also been blessed by Zac Mills and the SMS children’s choir! We are grateful.

A good new year’s resolution is to come out and meet and enjoy our vibrant senior group! It costs nothing to join us. It does not require a lengthy commitment. IT DOES offer the fantastic opportunity to get together with fellow parishioners, men, and women. IT DOES provide opportunities to be seen and heard and be a vital active part of this community.

P.S. Remember when you were young and how fun it was to go on a road trip? It is not too late to sign-up for our “Road Trip to Cape Cod.” Talk about an adventure! Talk about feeling vibrant and enjoying the quaint beauty of Cape Cod. Now, this is not your average “senior” event. Visit smchp.com / Search: EPIC.



Join the fun! Happy New Year,

Mary Landrum EPIC, Chair / mlandrum@smshp.com

A $75 Deposit is due by Feb. 1

St. Mary School

ATTENTION SAFE PARISH

TRAINED VOLUNTEERS

EVERY School Volunteer, Coach, Teacher & Staff member MUST be registered and current on quarterly online video training in SafeParish.

Please visit aocsafeenvironment.org to register for or to access your SafeParish account.

A Background Check must also be completed on all SafeParish account users.

• Click on"My Account" to view your Account Dashboard
• Click on "Complete Online Background Check"
• You will then be taken to the Selection.com secure website, where you will complete your background check information
• A fee of $25 is required, which can be paid by credit card.

REMINDER: To remain compliant with the decree on child protection, you must complete this training, or you will not be permitted to volunteer.

Login to your SafeParish Account HERE.

Please direct any questions to SafeParish Coordinator Laura Nickol at lnickol@smshp.com.

Around the Archdiocese

Be invigorated in Christ’s Real Presence

in the Eucharist!

Word on Fire’s The Mass with

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr invites all the faithful to join him in a study of The Mass, produced by Word on Fire and led by Bishop Robert Barron. Visit The Mass - Archdiocese of Cincinnati (catholicaoc.org).

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